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October 2006 in “European Journal of Immunology” The CD44-CD49d complex boosts T cell activation and survival in autoimmune disease.
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June 2018 in “Annales de dermatologie et de vénéréologie” Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
May 2024 in “Open Access Journal of Disease and Global Health” PRP injections improve skin and hair quality, boost self-esteem, and are safe and satisfying for patients.
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August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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August 2018 in “Molecular Systems Biology” Fibroblast state switching is crucial for skin healing and development.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan-encapsulated Cordyceps militaris reduces lung cell damage from pollution.
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The conclusion is that accurately replicating the complexity of the extracellular matrix in the lab is crucial for creating realistic human tissue models.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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March 2023 in “Science Advances” A wearable patch speeds up healing of chronic wounds by monitoring and treating them.
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January 2006 in “BMC Cell Biology” Wnt signaling can improve skin healing by promoting epithelial growth.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
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May 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Injectable biomaterials can effectively regenerate dental tissues.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels show promise for effective wound healing and repair.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nanobiotechnology could improve chronic wound healing and reduce costs.
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” 3D bioprinting can now create skin with hair-like structures for medical use.
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August 2015 in “The FASEB Journal” Blocking the Wnt/β‐catenin pathway can speed up wound healing, reduce scarring, and improve cartilage repair.
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April 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Thymosin Beta 4 helps human dental pulp cells develop into tooth-forming cells, suggesting it could aid dental regeneration.
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April 2000 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biomembrane-based hydrogels can effectively promote chronic wound healing.
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February 2021 in “Polymers” The mats help heal wounds and support bone growth while controlling infections.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of chronic wounds.
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” Swellable microneedles could improve drug delivery and diagnostics but need more research on materials and technology integration.